Calico Saloon

3.5 Stars (Show review only)
The show is SOOOOO CHEEZY! However, my 2.5 year old was mesmerized. My hubby and I were practically wincing, yet I would return just to have my son completely entertained for 30 minutes.
The actors were enthusiastic, so I don’t blame them for the corny script. Overall it was fun, and a good way to get in some shade on a hot day. Don’t go out of you way to make it to a show here.

This is an easy spot to get out of the sun, have a beer, and chat while waiting for kids to get back from rides or if you just need some time off your feet. There is periodically a little live show that tells the story of the chickens and berries of Knott’s Berry Farm. It was fun!

The Calico Saloon is a nice retreat during a hot day at Knotts Berry Farm. It is located across from the train ride. They serve alcohol, soda, popcorn, etc. and it is best to get there around 15 minutes before show time in order to secure a good seat. If you are the shy type I would not sit in the middle on the first floor as you may be called up to participate in the show (I know from experience ha). The show is funny and my kids enjoyed it although once you have seen it there is really no reason to ever go back unless you are trying to escape the heat.

They sell beer here & Sarsaparilla for the grommets! If you don’t know what Sarsaparilla is its kinda like the Old Wests version of root beer. This past visit they only had Budweiser, BudLight, for around $ 10 & ShockTop for $ 1 more. This is one of the only permanent places inside Knotts that sells beer that automaticity deserves full stars! They also have a few snack foods you can order here but if your going to come here just get beer I mean come on you know how good it’s going to taste after you’ve been chillin in the sun for most of the day dealing with those pesky kids wanting to see Snoopy. They also have the Calico Saloon Show here it pretty much consists of your typical old school saloon show with a piano it was definitely quite enjoyable to watch wile I sipped on my beer. We will definitely be hitting this watering hole up on one of the next visits to Knotts!

It’s hard to believe that I’m the first person reviewing this restaurant inside a famous theme park! Well, to start off, this is not the best place I’ve ever eaten. The service was a bit slow, but then we also were rushed for time. I ordered a chicken caesar salad (an attempt at being healthy, hahahaha). It was actually better than I would have expected.
The prices are a bit high, but that’s to be expected at a theme park. Especially one in California.